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Out and about...

I've been living in Canberra for just over two weeks now, slowly settling into work and a new city. Everyone I've met so far has been kind and supportive.

I won't (and can't) write about work so I'll focus instead on life more generally in Canberra. Last weekend, I discovered a great second-hand book store and vintage clothes store in Lyneham and Lonsdale Street Traders in Braddon.

One of my favourite places in Melbourne is Brunswick Street. I love (and miss!) its eclectic, quirky vibe and hope to find something similar here. Canberra will never be Melbourne but Lonsdale Street Traders is the closest I've found so far. I enjoyed a decent chai latte at Sweet Bones café and bought a gorgeous Alice in Wonderland letter set from Hive2.There was another vintage clothes store (slightly out of my price range), second-hand book store, florist, bike shop and homeware store. I expect to spend more time here over the year and have been recommended to visit New Acton.I spent a few moments reflecting by Lake Burley Griffin later that evening (after attending the National Multicultural Festival with several grads).

On Sunday, I went to Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets and bought a week's worth of vegetables (baby bok choi, zucchini, carrots, snow peas, french beans, red capsicum, rocket) and white nectarines for $12. I'm still trying to finish it all!

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Hi, Shu-Ling! It's really nice that I can enjoy reading your blog again!! You seem to become more and more used to life in Canberra and enjoy exploring the city. If I have the chance to visit Canberra, take me to your favorite shops there :) Oh, I might spend more than a few hours choosing books and letter sets :) Good luck with your job and enjoy yourself! Genki de Gambatte ne!! Love, Miyuki